WW[USDA,)UME ,97 THE M-HICAN 1lAH1.Y Sextet Meets McMaster Saturday BRU:CE MAKES'EM STICK: Hilkene Proves Worth as Grid Captain n..- .-..Y.. l SJusT KIBITZING By DICK KRAUS Daily Sports Editor Just had words with a representative of the College Sports Editor's Union, Local 903. Seems I'm listed as delinquent by the "Pan the Coach" committee. They feel I show little respect for the martyrs who have been blasting their coaches all year. Telling him that the coach up here-a Mr. Crisler-has just racked up this University's first unbeaten season in 15 years did abso- lutely no good. He just said that didn't make any difference. This is the year we pan coaches. I i 4 1 .. All of which leaves me in one helluva spot. It's almost impossible to pan the man from any angle. Not only did Mr. Crisler produce the best football team in the land, but he blossomed out as one of the finest comedians the radio has produced in years. STRAIGHT MAN: Well, you shouldn't have too much trouble with Ohio State. FRITZ: Well, if you go by past performances. Ohio State beat Northwestern 7-6 and Northwestern lost to Notre Dame, the nation's top team, by only seven points so you can see they figure to give us a good deal of trouble. STRAIGHT MAN: In spite of that, the season records show that Ohio has shown very little and your Wolverines figure to run over. them. 'Swim Gala' Will Feature' K iefer,_Girls A star-studded programheaded by world-famousrback-stroker, Adolph Kiefer, will be presented at the annual Swim Gala to be held at the I-M pool December 12 and 13. A special two-day affair has been planned, with each night's activities comprising a complete program in order to accommodate the expected crowds. The two-day program will thus give 2,000 fans a chance to see the 1948 edition of the Wolverine swimming team in Game To Be Broadcast At Home for First Time Both Squads Present Veteran Line-taps; MichiganHolds 8-1 Edge in Previous Play BY BEV BUSSEY Captain Bruce ilkene doesn't coonsider himself a great tackle, nor does he pretend to be a force- ful leader, yet he is the mucilage of the 1947 Michigan football team. Twice-elected captain of the Wolverines, Hilkene kept the squad together throughout the season. His mild mannerisms off the field belied his actions, which helped guide one of the greatest Michigan teams to its first unde- t action. * FRITZ: Well, Jack, I'll tell you what. How about you taking over the team against Ohio. If they win you take full credit and if they lose you take the blame." STRAIGHT MAN: No, no thanks, Coach . . . But can you tell us about your plans for the Rose Bowl. FRITZ: No, I couldn't since we haven't been invited, yet. And you can't tell what Ohio will do. They might knock us off by five or six touchdowns and we never would get invited. At this point, one listener remarked "he's funnier than Henry Morgan." This remark was picked up by Morgan's sponsor. who sub- sequently dropped his option. Consequently I'm still in the doghouse with the Sports Editor Union people. - THE PIROCIASTINAIOlR'S CLUB It meeting as usual at Balfou 's every day from ten till six. We know you can't remember everyone in November, so we have n stocked an ample supply of last-minute gifts to take care of your needs. *Remeuiber, our prices are catalogued, and can't be "jacked a up" for Christmas trade. Spend your holidays at home relaxed, with your Christmas shopping done at Balfour's. I G. HALIOURII COMPANY 1319 South University Phone 933 NO TROUBLE FINDING THE RIGHT GIFT AT STAEB & DAY just cast your eyes over this list and see how easy it is to make a gift, selection at Staeb and Day's. Gifts which bear the Staeb and Day hallmark of quality and distinction. (All gifts appropriately boxed.) Suits Sweaters Overcoats Hanson Gloves Topcoats Wool and Silk Scarves Raincoats Van Heusen Shirts Mallory Hats Manhattan Shirts McGregor Sportswear Manhattan Sport Shirts Leather Coats Belts and Suspenders and Jackets Wembley Neckwear All-Wool Reefers Interwoven Hosiery Wool and Rayon Robes Swank Jewelry Handkerchiefs Hickok Billfolds Store Hours - Daily 9:00 to 5:30 THE DOWNTOWN STORE FOR MICHIGAN MEN t 109 SOUTH MAIN STREET In addition to Kiefer, Coach Matt Mann announced that the National Champion girl's syn- chronized swimming group will be on hand to demonstrate their brilliant precision to thespecta- tors. These girls will execute separate routines each night since they will probably be per- forming before entirely differ- ent audiences. "We're planning this event as a two-day program because we want as many people as possible to get a chance to witness this sepcta- cle," Mann said. He continued by requesting, therefore "that any- one wanting to witness the Gala attend only one evening and give someone else a chance to witness the inimitable Kiefer in action." In addition to giving the fans their first look at the Wolverine swimmers, the pleasure of watching the synchronized Kiefer and his beautiful as- sistant, Michigan fans will also see the finals of the Michigan AAU swimming championships. Each year the outstanding youths of the state gather in Ann Arbor to compete for the various AAU titles and the finals in each event will be run off during the two day program. Besides marking the Michigan hockey squad's 1947 collegiate debut, this Saturday night's game against McMaster University will be unique irk that it will be the first home hockey game ever to be broadcast over the radio. Gene Milner, who has had an- nouncing jobs at several midwest- ern stations, will be handling the job for the Michigan FM network. The local outlet will be station WPAG-FM and the broadcast will reach listeners in Battle Creek, Port Huron, Grand Rapids and Benton Harbor. McMasters VeteransI Like the Wolverines, McMaster will be putting a veteran starting line-up into the game. In the nets for the sextet from Hamilton, On- tario, will be Bob "Ace" Chittick, Indians Swap First Sackers With Pirates PITTSBURGH, Dec. 3-- (/P) - Officials of the Pittsburgh Pirates today announced the sale of first baseman Elbie Fletcher to the Cleveland Indians for slightly more than the $10,000 waiver price. At the same time, the sale of Les Fleming, Cleveland first base- man, to the Pirates farm club at Indianapolis of the American As- sociation was announced. That deal was at the waiver price. Sale of Fletcher, a veteran of 10 years, left Frank Gus tine as the oldest Pirate player in point of service. Gustine, Bucco third baseman, has been in the organi- zation since September of 1939. Fletcher, 30, injured an ankle last Season and did not appear in the lineup until May 18. a top notch goalie with two year's experience behind him. On the forward line will be Dennis Barnes, Bob Lymburner and Larry Folliott, all of whom are previous letter-winners. Two more vets, Doug Henderson and Graham Jenkins, round out the starters in the defense slots. One add fact about the McMas- ter squad is that it is run by co- coaches, both of whom are mem- bers of the team. Graduate stu- dents, Art Jerome and Doug Hen- derson, both have seen a lot of service with the puck squad. Wolverine Edge The Wolverines have a decided edge in the series played thus far, having lost only one of the eight previous games. The Michigan sextet has won five of the tilts, while two have ended deadlocked. Last year, the Wolverines swamped the visiting MMaster- ites, 11-4, as Al Renfrew proved the offensive star of the evening, scoring three goals and adding two assists. Coach Vic Heyliger will start the same team that went against the Detroit Red Wings last Fri- day, with Gordie McMillan, Al Renfrew and Wally Gacek on the first line. Bill Jacobson, flanked by Ted Greer and newcomer Owen McArdle will make up the second line, with Sam Stedman, Al Na- deau and either Leonard Brumm or Paul Fontana making up the third line. Captain Connie Hill will head the defensive units, with Ross Smith, Bob Marshall, Dick Starrak and Herv Upton.aJack McDonald will be in the goal. Notre Dame Heads West For SCTilt CHICAGO, Dec. 3-(Il)-Notre Dame's undefeated, untied foot- ball warriors rolled out of rain and snow swept Chicago tonight for Los Angeles to engage South- ern California- Saturday in what Coach Frank Leahy expects to be Notre Dame's toughest game of the 1947 campaign. The contest, bringing together two of the few undefeated major college teams, will be played in the Los Angeles Coliseum before a crowd of more than 102,000. On the basis of their showing, the Irish, currently the nation's No. 1 college team, can win or lose their second consecutive national grid- iron mythical championship. Also, it could be Notre Dame's first un- defeated, untied season since 1930, the famed Knute Rockne's last year of coaching. Coach Leahy shepherded a squad of 39 players, including the injured Terry Brennan, spearhead of Notre Dame's ground attack. Brennan, who suffered a knee in- jury in the 59-6 victory over Tu- lane, may see only limited action, if he gets into the game at all. In the series begun in 1926, but interrupted during World WaruII, Notre Dame has won 11 games, the last four in succession. Awj PY r that that one loss caused a drop in morale and eventually cost them the Conference crown. Thus, fearful of old man com- placency, who crept in after four one-sided wins over Michigan State, Stanford, Pittsburgh, and Northwestern, Hilkene got the team together for their first pep talk before the Minnesota strug- gle. These meetings have become a ritualever since, and it will un- doubtedly be an essential part of Michigan preparation for the Rose Bowl. As for Hilkene the player, "There isn't much to tell" in the captain's opinion. When he started playing for the Wolver- ines in 1943, he was a "retired end," retired to the bench so long that he didn't earn a letter. GIFT SU I(MESTIONS CHESS SET PHOTO ALBUM POKER SET SCRAP BOOKS CRIBBAGE BOARD DESK SETS Christmas Card Box Assortments 29c - 98c Sheaffer & Eversharp Pen Sets , . .at . . y MAYER-SCHAIRER CO. :112 South Main Street MC d8 d "md a 44 m , A. :d -A di 4 e The next yeair, as al regular, 1j: celebrated hisbirthday by scoring the only touchdown he' has over made in college ranks on a pass from quarterback Howard Yerges, then a second string signal caller, in the Pennsylvania rout, 41-19. Elected to captain the 1945 ag- gregation, the navy student was transferred months before the pigskin campaign began. On h: return to campus last year, he was switched from end to tackle, where Crisler felt that Hilkene's fast charging ability would be an asset to an aggressive offensive line. Amiable and unaffected, he ad- mitted that he preferred to play end, but that captaining a Big Nine championship outfit-even as tackle-is Hilkene's biggest thrill at Michigan. M' Blocks Southern Cal Path To Ninth Rose BowlVictory BRUCE HILKENE ... Wolverine Captain feated year and undisputed Big Nine championship since "Fritz" Crisler became head coach in 1938. Crisler, who hestitates in praising any of his boys, re- marked, Bruce is one of the fin- est captains that Michigan has had since I've been here." Unknown to any members of the coaching staff, the Indianup- olis, Ind. senior used to call squad meetings almost any time during the week on his own initiative. If there were any wrinkles in the Maize andl Blue football mat'erial, they were ironed out then. As an example of his leader- ship at these sessions, the rangy, 195 poui, tackle took the re- sponsibility of preventing his teammates' mental attitude frozn fluctuating up and down from game to game. There would he no valleys and. peaks this year as there had been bc. fore and after the Army disas- ter in 1946, when the Wolver- ines stacked their hopes for a victory over the Cadets so high I-M NEWS Winchell House copped first place in the West Quad volleyball league last night by defeating Fletcher 3-2. Adams House cap- tured 2nd place honors by winning from Michigan House 4 to 1. Lloyd House defeated Allen Rumsey, 4-0, for 3rd place, and Chicago was awarded 4th place when Wenley defaulted. Vaughn House took first place laurels in the East Quad tournua- ments when they dumped Pres- cott, 3-0. Greene House topped Anderson, 4-2, to capture the 2nd spot. Tyler House lost to Hinsdale, 4-2, for 3rd place, and Haydn took 4th as Cooley forfeited. The winning teams from each aoirm will play next week to de- cide the Independent League champion. By IRWIN ZUCKER When Michigan tackles South- ern California on New Year's Day at Pasadena, it will be facing a gridiron power that has met with phenomenal success in past Rose Bowl performances. It will mark the tenth time in Bowl history that the Trojans have been invited to the famed post-season tilt. They have posted eight victories in nine of these Pasadena engagements, trimming Pittsburgh and Tennessee twice, and Penn State, Tulane, Duke, and Washington once each. Second Bowl Game The Wolverines have gone "a-bowling" but once in their 68- year-old football history. That was back on New Year's Day, 1902, when Fielding H. Yost's fabulous "point-a-minute" team trounced Stanford to the tune of 49-0 in the first Pasadena clash of its kind. When Southern California de- feated UCLA two Saturdays ago in a close 6-0 battle, it was the eighth time in-26 years that it had swept through a season undefeat- ed against Pacific Coast opposi- tion.. Defensive Record A glance at the recordE books re- veals that the Trojans have per- mitted only one opponent to score more than once, and that was California, which pushed across two tallies. The only other touch- down teams against the unde- feated Trojans this year were Rice, which battled to a tie, and Ore- gon State. ItCall adds uprto the'fact that Coach Jeff Cravath's Coast champs have exhibited a staunch defense all season long. How well they will fare against Notre Dame this Saturday is all a matter of conjecture. Crisler on Coast Many fans believe that Cravath will be forced to unload a new bag of offensive tricks against Johnny Lujack and Company if the Tro- jans are to entertain any thoughts of triumph at all. In the stands will be.Fritz Crisler, Michigan's mastermind, who left for the Coast today to personally scout the battle at Los Angeles. 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